DUBAI: Snapchat has announced it will start charging users for saved posts and photos that exceed 5GB of storage.
In a blog post, Snapchat said that it was introducing new “Memories storage plans” for users with more than 5GB of data.
“For the vast majority of Snapchatters, who have less than 5GB of Memories, nothing will change,” the company said, adding that users with larger data needs could upgrade their storage to retain content in the feature introduced in 2016.
The packages are offered for 100GB, 250GB with Snapchat+ or 5TB with Snapchat Platinum.
The company acknowledged that “it’s never easy to transition from receiving a service for free to paying for it,” but said that the value provided from the paid service “is worth the cost.”
“These changes will allow us to continue to invest in making Memories better for our entire community,” it added.
Snapchat has not disclosed the full pricing of its new packages, but a company spokesperson told TechCrunch that the initial 100GB storage plan would cost $1.99 per month, while 250GB would be included in the $3.99 Snapchat+ subscription.
It noted that since the “Memories” feature was rolled out, users stored more than 1 trillion worth of posts and pictures.
Users exceeding the 5GB limit will have 12 months of temporary storage and can download their content directly to their devices, the company said.
